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Maci Bookout & Taylor McKinney Enter Marriage Counseling: Are They Headed For Divorce?!

It’s only been eight months since  Maci Bookout and Taylor McKinney got married , but it seems the Teen Mom stars’ wedded bliss has already given way to the complexities of life in a blended family under the constant glare of the media magnifying glass. On last night’s episode of Teen Mom: OG , we learned that Maci and Taylor have entered marriage counseling. While that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re having serious relationship troubles, many fans have pointed out that there’s ample reason to believe that Maci and Taylor’s home life is less than ideal. For starters, there’s the revelation that it’s not unusual for  Maci and Taylor to engage in drunken fights off camera . “Obviously, having three kids is catching up to us,” Maci told her friend Keelie in a scene from last night’s installment. “Eighty-five percent of the time, we’re good to go. The rest of the 15 percent, it’s hell. It’s like all of our stress and emotion and everything … we take it out on each other.” Bookout added: “When the cameras leave, we’ll drink and freak out. It’s always like, literally, the smallest things.” Maci didn’t go into specifics about what she meant by “freak out,” but the comment certainly didn’t paint a pretty picture. Fortunately, she and Taylor followed Keelie’s advice and sought counseling. Based on the comments she made to her therapist, it sounds like Maci allows the day-to-day pressures of her hectic life to build up , and then vents her frustrations after her tongue’s been loosened by a few Bud Lights: “All of the little things build up because neither of us ever communicate them,” Bookout told the couple’s counselor. “Then all of a sudden, we’re mad and we don’t even know why we’re mad.” She added: “To be honest with you, he could go the rest of our lives and never tell me ‘thank you’ or ‘you’re awesome.’ Just grab my ass every now and then and give me a kiss.” We’re sure the situation isn’t helped by recent issues involving Maci’s  first baby daddy. Fans learned last week that Ryan Edwards has checked into rehab for unspecified substance abuse issues. Sources close to Maci say she’d been frequently breaking down in tears out of concern for her ex. So Ryan, Maci, and Taylor are all far from out of the woods, but the important thing is that they’re seeking the right kind of help, which considerably improves their chances of working through these issues. And for that, we commend them. Watch Teen Mom online to relive the rocky road that led Maci to her current situation. View Slideshow: Maci Bookout-Taylor McKinney Wedding Photos!

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Ashley Graham: I Was Sexually Harassed at Work … at 17!

Workplace sexual harassment is never acceptable. But it is even worse when it’s targeted at a 17-year-old. Honestly, this harrowing story that Ashley Graham’s shared sounds like it came seconds away from being a case of assault . We all know Ashley Graham as a stunningly gorgeous supermodel , but there was a time when she wasn’t so famous, or even an adult. She’s never shared this sexual harassment story before. “There was an incident on set of a campaign job when I was 17 years old … and there was a photo assistant who was into me.” That would sound like an innocent enough beginning if she hadn’t been a minor at the time. “He was like, ‘Hey, come here,’ and he led me into a closet. And I was like, ‘What?’ I thought he was going to show me something.” One of the reasons that people are so protective of minors is because their lack of world experience gives them a disadvantage when dealing with people who are older. Ashley Graham was basically an adult at 17, but clearly less experienced than this photo assistant. That’s probably why he targeted her. “And he pulled me in, and he pulled his penis out.” Whoa , there. That goes beyond inappropriate comments — also unacceptable — and goes into flasher-in-the-park territory. Except that flashers in parks are easier to avoid than coworkers. “And he was like, “Grab it.” And I was like, ‘No! That’s disgusting.’ I freaked out. And thank God I was closer to the door, and I just bolted out.” All things considered, particularly the fact that they were alone in a closet at the time, it’s a very good thing that she got out. She says that she never told anyone, but that’s not at all uncommon. Society pressures women to not “cause problems,” for a man, as if harassers aren’t the problem — just the people who report them. There are always fears that it might impact someone’s career. And of course the endless victim-blaming. Ashley Graham’s career has flourished, but we’d have totally understood if that encounter had caused her to quit the industry. Thank goodness that it didn’t, of course. But we all know that there are much shadier moves that people can pull to target young models. It shouldn’t get worse, but it does. And, just so that we’re clear, even if that tale hadn’t taken place in a workplace closet and involved a minor, it would still have not been okay. Outside of some very specific sex party-type situations, it’s considered polite to exchange words and even consent before genitals start flopping out into the open.

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Kim Zolciak: Don’t Worry, Kash Still Loves Dogs!

It’s easy — and fun — to give Kim Zolciak a hard time, because, like most reality stars, she can be a little ridiculous. But her son Kash suffered a traumatic dog attack — just a little over a month ago. Now Kim’s shared the most heartwarming update on his progress. He’s doing so well! Keep in mind that the attack was so vicious that he had to go to the hospital  and undergo surgery. He’s going to be just fine, but still. Kim shared on Instagram that, even on his second day in the hospital, he was already happy to snuggle a service dog. And now she’s sharing photos of him on Snapchat.where he helped a stray dog that had just given birth. So, fair warning: these pics will melt even the iciest heart. Most traumatic injuries are accompanied by emotional trauma. In some cases, it’s important to learn from the experience so that you never repeat a mistake. In other cases, “learning” from your experience a little too well can keep you from enjoying life. Most of us have, at some point or another, met someone with a gripping fear of dogs. Sometimes it’s just an irrational fear, possibly brought about by — as fake as this sounds — traumatic experiences that their ancestors endured. Look, scientists are saying that phobias might be caused by that, not us. In other cases, they’re people who went through what young Kash did — they met one of the few dogs in this world that isn’t a being of absolute good. If you had a traumatic experience with the ocean, fine, you can just avoid going into the ocean again. It’s easy — we’re not in the ocean right now. Humans don’t really belong there anyway. Dogs, on the other hand, are part of our families and part of our society. Not being a dog person can kind of be a dealbreaker for a lot of future relationships. And people will totally judge you for it. Dogs are precious and being afraid of them is gonna get in your way throughout life. But just look at how well Kash is doing! There are grown-ass adults who lack his maturity, but this little boy is 100% down to snuggle each and every dog. Seriously, Kim Zolciak said that Kash kept trying to feed the stray dog his breakfast, because he is just unbearably sweet . We wish him the speediest possible recovery. We also wish that we knew more about the original incident where he was attacked. But apparently Kim’s being tight-lipped about it … well, as tight as those lips of hers can get, anyway … based on legal advice. That’s life, we guess. But at least dogs are still cute. View Slideshow: Literally, Just 29 Photos of Golden Retriever Puppies

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Kim Zolciak: Don’t Worry, Kash Still Loves Dogs!

It’s easy — and fun — to give Kim Zolciak a hard time, because, like most reality stars, she can be a little ridiculous. But her son Kash suffered a traumatic dog attack — just a little over a month ago. Now Kim’s shared the most heartwarming update on his progress. He’s doing so well! Keep in mind that the attack was so vicious that he had to go to the hospital  and undergo surgery. He’s going to be just fine, but still. Kim shared on Instagram that, even on his second day in the hospital, he was already happy to snuggle a service dog. And now she’s sharing photos of him on Snapchat.where he helped a stray dog that had just given birth. So, fair warning: these pics will melt even the iciest heart. Most traumatic injuries are accompanied by emotional trauma. In some cases, it’s important to learn from the experience so that you never repeat a mistake. In other cases, “learning” from your experience a little too well can keep you from enjoying life. Most of us have, at some point or another, met someone with a gripping fear of dogs. Sometimes it’s just an irrational fear, possibly brought about by — as fake as this sounds — traumatic experiences that their ancestors endured. Look, scientists are saying that phobias might be caused by that, not us. In other cases, they’re people who went through what young Kash did — they met one of the few dogs in this world that isn’t a being of absolute good. If you had a traumatic experience with the ocean, fine, you can just avoid going into the ocean again. It’s easy — we’re not in the ocean right now. Humans don’t really belong there anyway. Dogs, on the other hand, are part of our families and part of our society. Not being a dog person can kind of be a dealbreaker for a lot of future relationships. And people will totally judge you for it. Dogs are precious and being afraid of them is gonna get in your way throughout life. But just look at how well Kash is doing! There are grown-ass adults who lack his maturity, but this little boy is 100% down to snuggle each and every dog. Seriously, Kim Zolciak said that Kash kept trying to feed the stray dog his breakfast, because he is just unbearably sweet . We wish him the speediest possible recovery. We also wish that we knew more about the original incident where he was attacked. But apparently Kim’s being tight-lipped about it … well, as tight as those lips of hers can get, anyway … based on legal advice. That’s life, we guess. But at least dogs are still cute. View Slideshow: Literally, Just 29 Photos of Golden Retriever Puppies

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50 Of Our Favorite Fashion Quotes From Sarah Jessica Parker

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One of the most celebrated actresses of our generation, Sarah Jessica Parker is as much a beloved entertainer as she is a fashion icon. From…

50 Of Our Favorite Fashion Quotes From Sarah Jessica Parker

#KNOWYOURSTATUS: Grady Hospital’s Shocking Details, HIV/AIDS Cases Increase Daily

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#KNOWYOURSTATUS: Grady Hospital’s Shocking Details, HIV/AIDS Cases Increase Daily WOTSN can not stress enough how important it is to know your status. According to Atlanta’s NPR…

#KNOWYOURSTATUS: Grady Hospital’s Shocking Details, HIV/AIDS Cases Increase Daily

We Fall Down, But We Get Up: Celeb Slips, Stumbles, And Spills (In Gifs Of Course)

We know accidents happen, but nonetheless, it’s still funny or in other cases, horrifying, as all get out. Continue reading

Scott Free: High-Profile Cases Where Folks Served Little To No Time In Jail For Their Crimes Part 1

Check out some of America’s most wanted… Casey Anthony is just one in a long line of people accused of things that we’re sure they did but were declared “innocent”. For years now there have been high profile cases with celebrities or police that shocked the world when the verdicts and sentences were read. Take a look at some of the cases that prove that our Justice system might not be all that it’s cracked up to be…

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Scott Free: High-Profile Cases Where Folks Served Little To No Time In Jail For Their Crimes Part 1

Indonesian maid tortured in Saudi Arabia, another beaten to death

DEAR VANGUARD JOURNALISTS / PRODUCERS: PLEASE INVESTIGATE THESE CASES — IT NEEDS TO BE HEARD, IT NEEDS TO BE SHOWN, IT NEEDS TO BE STOPPED. added by: dryeraser

D.O.J. Report Advises Pursuing C.I.A. Abuse Cases

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department’s ethics office has recommended reversing the Bush administration and reopening nearly a dozen prisoner-abuse cases, potentially exposing Central Intelligence Agency employees and contractors to prosecution for brutal treatment of terrorism suspects, according to a person officially briefed on the matter.

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